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Many thanks to everyone who responded.

As I cleaned the board, I had no beading of water when done; it sheeted
off like it was oil-free. The board as I received it seemed to have a
waxy coating, reminiscent of dried cosmolene. I think I got all that
off.

I will use lacquer thinner or acetone outdoors, with suitable skin and
lung protection.

I will visit a few local copy centers this afternoon and see what I can
find in the way of laser copiers that will apply a more apparently heavy
layer of toner than I got originally.

Re: Gary's question, "Are u waiting till the toner dries again
and board cools before removing the paper??"

Neither the paper of the toner ever "stuck" to the board, although I did
manage to apply a visible image over about 80% of the traces.

So,

Try a different copier(s)

Use lacquer thinner or acetone, not lighter fluid.

Thanks,

Steve Bartlett